In addition to exhibiting Jake's masochistic pride, “I don’t go down for nobody” also encapsulates his entire outlook in life: Jake wants to do everything on his own terms, without considering the feelings of others. Instead, he allows his opponent to inflict severe pain on him, not only to affirm his masculine control in the ring, but to receive the punishment he believes he deserves for his sins. Jake refuses to “go down” to the canvas (and thus avoiding more punches), as this would signify weakness and surrender to an opponent. Throughout the film, Jake says this phrase as a kind of signature explaining his masochistic, gruesome fighting style. "I don't go down for nobody." Jake LaMotta
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